Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-14
SPECIAL MENTION.
Some Matters of Interest for Visitors at
the State Fair.

Some Matters of Interest for Visitors at
the State Fair.
Every visitor to the State Fair should
call at the great establishment of c. H.
Gilman. on street, between Seventh and
Eighth. 1t is of itself an exposition
worthy of more than passing notice, and
at present as well as all times it is one of
the attractions which commands the atten
ton and interest of all classes. The dis
play of fall and winter goods in the differ
ent departments is such and so varied that
1t Is not possible to do justice by giving
mere pen sketch. The purpose Of
this article is to invite the visitor as
as well as all others to call and see for
themselves the many new and choice not-
ties in dress goods, rich silks. silk velvsts,
and beautiful dress trimmings In the
millinery department ladies will find spe-
clal attractions, for here are shown some of
the rarest work in the art of millinery.
especially the imported French hats and
bonnets. Thus far reference has only been
made to that which forms an essential part
of lady's outfit. The purpose of this
article is to show that the Red House
is not confined to the narrow lin
its of furnishings for ladies only, but
'nat BeutieAuen 8 wear also comprises
one of the leading features of the
establishment. The clothing and fur
nishing goods department is stocked
with the latest cut and the most fashion
able styles to be found anywhere 1t is
Mr.. Gllmore's aim and purpose to keep
abreast with the times. In pursuing the
policy, which has always been one of the
characteristics of his life, be has built up
an establishment known far and wide over
the country, and is constantly extending
to more remote parts. Here the visitor
will find veritable boom at all times, and
of such character that to the many patrons
of the house it means large savings each
year.
AN ELECTRIC WONDER.
One of the most important inventions,
showing some of the uses to which electric
ity can be applied, is now on exhibition at
sos street. 1t is an electro-automatic
motor table. which serves as waiter to
carry food from the kitchen to the dining
table where guests are seated. In this room
are twelve tables,with seating capacity for
sixty persons. all of whom are served by
this electric wonder. The method BY
which it is operated is simple You check
your order on bill of fare, place it an the
motor table, touch an electric button, and
the bill of fare disappears, and in few
fair, and all Others. should see this me-
chanical curiosity, as it is no catch-penny
humbug.
AN OUTSIDE EXHIBIT
At No. 704 K street. of FIVE naturally num-
mifed Aztecs, discovered in cave in Ari-
iona, during the early part of this year is
worthy or more than passing notice. The
collection consists of two grown male bod
les, two female bodies, and one girl baby
held affectionately in its mothers arms.
These bodies are not petrifed, the flesh
having simply dried up somewhat after the
manner of Egyptian mummies, but evil
IDENTITY by natural process. Their appear
ance carries conviction to all who see, and
there can be no question but that they are
the real bodies of race that once thickly
populated this land, but who disappeared
under the iron heel of Spain more than
three centuries ago.